creating a poster presentation steven petrovic ch 499 spring 2013
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Creating A Poster Presentation
Steven PetrovicCH 499
Spring 2013
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Oral Presentations
Content is organized similiarly to peer-reviewed manuscript Title, Abstract, Introduction,
Experimental, Results/Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgements, References
Differs from peer-reviewed manuscript Not simple paraphrase but
select high-impact aspects Draw conclusions for each
segment Captive audience
20 – 40 minutes Audience shares interest Q & A at end
Chem. Eng. News, 2010, 88(4), pp. 37-39.
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Poster Presentations
Chem. Eng. News, 2010, 88(45), p 52.
Content is organized similiarly to oral presentation Title, Abstract, Introduction,
Experimental, Results/Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgements, References
Differs from oral presentation Audience browses over 2 – 4
hour session One-on-one exchange of
ideas Poster sessions broader than
technical session Compete for share of
audience Highlight only essential
information
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Poster Considerations Outdoor Market of Information
Competing with other posters for attention Visually Compelling
Simple and Concise Highlight only essential information Guide reader through layout
Abide by Meeting Requirements Poster Size
Call for Papers e.g. ACS Website search for “poster guidelines”
http://portal.acs.org/portal/PublicWebSite/meetings/spring2013/speakerinstructions/
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Sample Poster Format #1
http://gradcollege.okstate.edu/events/ressymp/poster_tips/postertips.html
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Poster Design
Nothing handdrawn or handwritten Powerpoint is typical
Font Type/Size Uncomplicated Font Type
Arial, Times New Roman, etc. Serif fonts easier to process Sans serif fonts look neater in figures
Be consistent with font use High contrast between text and background
Font Size Should be readable from several feet away Title: At least 1 inch high Text: No less than 24 point font (18 pt for
captions)
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Poster Design
Panels of information Abstract
Short summary of problem and results in poster
IntroductionOverall significance of problem addressedPart of overall problem addressed by posterBrief description of previous workGoals of work addressed by poster
Experimental workBrief description of experimental
variables/designCan use flowchart for protocols
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Poster Design
Panels of information Results
Preferably as figures in panels Pay attention to font type/size White space!
Experimental work Brief description Can use flowchart for protocols
Conclusion Bulleted points
Acknowledgements & References
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Poster Design
Use Color Attract Attention Highlight flow of information Make graphics readable
Contrasting colors Similar color schemes hard to follow
Refrain from decorative uses of color
Colored background/foreground: Ink!!! Play with black on white Sparing use of color if cost issue
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Sample Poster Format #2
http://gradcollege.okstate.edu/events/ressymp/poster_tips/postertips.html
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CPME Poster Layout Start with blank slide in Powerpoint
No more than 40” high (printer limitation) Landscape orientation typical
Southern Oregon Arts and Research Format http://www.sou.edu/soar/poster-presentation.html
Title panel across top University logo (jpg format)
http://news.sou.edu/freshstart/download
SOAR Powerpoint Template Smaller panels arranged on large blank slide Consult with mentor (layout and printing)
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Sources
Davis, H.B.; Tyson, J.F.; Pechenik, J.A. Giving Oral and Poster Presentations. A Short Guide to Writing About Chemistry; Longman: Boston, MA, 2010; pp 216 – 223.
Valiela, I. Doing Science: Design, Analysis, and Communication of Scientific Research; Oxford University Press: New York, 2001; pp 154 - 158.